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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

X5 BWVMOT history

X5 BWV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 146,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

X5 BWV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
146,778 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 BWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 BWV was last recorded at 146,778 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 9,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,540 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,238 miles
Average per year
8,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,778 miles
  • 2025 – 137,540 miles
  • 2024 – 129,102 miles
  • 2023 – 120,337 miles
  • 2022 – 111,090 miles
  • 2021 – 103,681 miles
  • 2020 – 96,731 miles
  • 2019 – 88,082 miles
  • 2018 – 81,673 miles
  • 2017 – 75,497 miles
  • 2016 – 66,966 miles
  • 2015 – 57,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,778 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,778 miles (+9,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    146,778 miles
    Test number
    677079940766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass137,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,540 miles
    Test number
    135361145148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Fail137,540 miles (+8,438)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,540 miles
    Test number
    434023388023
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass129,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,102 miles
    Test number
    965082554482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,097 miles (+8,760)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,097 miles
    Test number
    641848396740
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass120,337 miles (+9,247)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,337 miles
    Test number
    164330750984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,090 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,090 miles
    Test number
    998191881972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,086 miles (+7,405)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,086 miles
    Test number
    621323610121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass103,681 miles (+6,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,681 miles
    Test number
    957296746595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass96,731 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,731 miles
    Test number
    771128329028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,724 miles (+8,642)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,724 miles
    Test number
    763816666872
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass88,082 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,082 miles
    Test number
    276710978041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,673 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,673 miles
    Test number
    452228767742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,497 miles (+8,531)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,497 miles
    Test number
    328484985793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,966 miles (+9,849)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,966 miles
    Test number
    270738130852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,117 miles
    Test number
    327714205478
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail57,117 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,117 miles
    Test number
    488914905273
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about X5 BWV

Does X5 BWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 BWV is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 BWV?
The MOT on X5 BWV is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 BWV done?
X5 BWV was recorded at 146,778 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 8,134 miles a year.
Has X5 BWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 BWV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 BWV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X5 BWV find?
X5 BWV passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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